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SEND Futures Longitudinal Study Discovery Phase

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The "SEND Futures Longitudinal Study Discovery Phase" is a completed tender initiated by the Department for Education, based in Sheffield, England. This procurement process was conducted under the open procedure for research and development services, with a total contract value of £809,825. The tender period concluded on 14th January 2019, while the contract commenced on 29th August 2019 and is set to run until 30th June 2021. This study aims to evaluate survey response and retention among children and young people with Special Educational Needs in England, intending to inform a possible longitudinal study.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those focused on educational services and special needs consultancy. Companies with expertise in conducting research with children and young individuals, especially those familiar with special educational needs methodologies, would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find viable opportunities through this contract, contributing to their growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Futures Longitudinal Study Discovery Phase

Notice Description

Expressions of interest are sought for a research project seeking to examine survey response and retention amongst children and young people (CYP) with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in England. This work will be used to inform the viability of a potential future longitudinal study of CYP with SEN currently being considered by the Department.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc86e65d-18c9-4cb7-8c43-a1d986fa3a2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f10b7beb-abea-4a20-8317-aa6c019a8ceb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£809,825 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£809,825 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rebecca.story@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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